The International Council of Museums (ICOM) Dubai 2025 has officially opened under the theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.” The conference brings together more than 4,500 museum professionals, cultural experts, and policymakers from over 100 international institutions.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The gathering explores how technology, sustainability, and community engagement are transforming the global museum landscape.
For the UAE and wider GCC, ICOM Dubai 2025 underscores the region’s growing leadership in cultural innovation and its potential to generate new opportunities in heritage-tech and creative industries.
